Humankind - Education Services and Training Services

Steps for success

Supporting young people into work and training.

Funded via the Education and Skills Funding Agency, the Steps 4 Success programme provides tailored support to young people to increase their confidence, personal development and gain qualifications. Young people work towards NOCN accredited courses in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development as well as Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Steps 4 Success, Humankind’s education provision, is rated by Ofsted as ‘Grade 1 Outstanding’ in all areas. Offering excellent opportunities with challenging and realistic work placements tailored to meet learners’ future vocational aspirations.

Overview of courses                    

  • Qualifications up to Level 2
  •  Functional skills English and Math
  •  NOCN accredited course
  •  Small groups
  •  Work placements
  •  Friendly, fun, supportive environment
  •  Individualised courses for learners needs
  •  Intensive pastoral support

Improving Choices

We have a programme which provides outstanding support and encouragement to learners with an EHCP. Our small group sizes, specialized teachers and therapeutic teaching environment help our learners to gain qualifications, build confidence and reach their full potential.

Phoenix Project

Courses for under 16s

We are a relatively small, specialist provision for learners who are not managing in a mainstream environment. Many of our young people have a vast array of barriers to learning including mental health issues, autism, ODD, ADHD, caring responsibilities, bereavement and low self-esteem.

We can provide short courses in

·         Positive choices

·         Life skills

·         Introduction to health and social care

·         Building confidence and resilience

·         Coping with bereavement

·         Plus, bespoke courses

The courses will include accreditation, therapeutic intervention, enrichment activities and building self- esteem and resilience. The groups will be of no more than four, run by specialist teachers and counsellors and places will be limited. If you wished to purchase four spaces we could run a bespoke programme designed for your cohort.

Bespoke Programmes

Please get in touch if you have a learner with an EHCP who would benefit from a highly bespoke service,  one to one teaching and support in reducing anxiety, raising self esteem and achieving academic success.

Who to contact

Contact name
Abbie Shepherd
Contact position
Education Centre Manager
Telephone
01325 731 246
E-mail
Abbie.Shepherd@humankindcharity.org.uk
Website
Humankind

Where to go

Name
Sapphire House
Address
IES Centre
Horndale Ave
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
Postcode
DL5 6DS

Other details

Referral required?
No
Referral and availability notes

Learners can contact the service directly or be referred to the service via another organisation. 

Disclaimer

Durham County Council's Families Information Service does not promote nor endorse the services advertised on this website. Anyone seeking to use/access such services does so at their own risk and may make all appropriate enquiries about fitness for purpose and suitability to meet their needs.
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Address: IES Centre  Horndale Ave  Newton Aycliffe  County Durham

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